Weather and Climate
Rivers in Northwest Iowa are flooding homes and farms, and the water is now moving downstream
Gov. Kim Reynolds has expanded her state disaster proclamation for flooding in western Iowa to include five additional counties along the Missouri River, where water levels continue to rise. Fremont, Mills, Pottawattamie, Harrison, and Monona have been added, bringing the total number of affected counties to 27. While the Army Corps of Engineers does not anticipate major flooding along the Missouri, levee systems along the river are being closely monitored. See more:
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl Generate 2 Tornadoes in Indiana
At least two tornadoes, spawned by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, struck Indiana on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. One brief tornado touched down in Martin County, with winds reaching up to 85 mph. A more significant and damaging tornado struck Posey County. See more: Weather Indiana for the next...
Tornadoes sweep through the Chicago area as storms with hurricane-force winds batter the Midwest
Numerous tornadoes were reported across northern Illinois and the Chicago suburbs. Forecasters were tracking over a dozen warnings simultaneously as the storms swept through the region. On Monday evening, a line of severe storms with embedded tornadoes raced through northern Illinois and the Chicagoland area. These storms also produced hurricane-force wind gusts as the nocturnal tornadoes moved through Chicago. Numerous tornadoes were reported across northern Illinois and the Chicago suburbs. Forecasters tracked over...
A sluggish storm soaks Hawaii
A storm that has unleashed over half a foot of rain on parts of the Hawaiian islands will gradually spiral southward, maintaining a high flood risk early this week. Another major rainstorm could follow later in the week. AccuWeather forecasters predict a wet spell for the Hawaiian Islands as a storm settles over the tropical paradise, bringing daily rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms through...
Georgia Braces for Dangerous Flash Flood Threat Through Early Saturday
As these storms move eastward, the continuous development of new storms will create a narrow band of intense rainfall, with precipitation potentially exceeding 4 inches and reaching up to 8 inches in some areas. Weather Forecast For 30004 - Alpharetta GA In addition to the severe weather threat across the South, the FOX Forecast...
For the fourth consecutive day, rain continues to drench storm-battered Florida, turning roads into canals and leaving drivers stranded
For the fourth consecutive day, rain continues to drench storm-battered Florida, turning roads into canals and leaving drivers stranded. Since Tuesday, heavy rainfall has caused relentless flooding in South Florida, drenching the state for a fourth consecutive day on Friday. The days of deadly, torrential storms have turned roads into canals, forcing some residents to stand on the roofs of their cars or wade through waist-deep waters. On Wednesday afternoon, a weather-related vehicle crash southeast of Fort Myers resulted...
Heavy rain and flooding prompt evacuations in parts of Delaware County
Heavy rain and flooding prompt evacuations in parts of Delaware County. Approximately 20 residents of Delaware County have been displaced due to severe flooding around Delaware, according to county officials. Flooding is affecting various parts of the Philadelphia area on Monday following a night of heavy rain. The deluge has created a messy start to the week, impacting both drivers and homeowners. Although the heaviest rain has subsided, flooding concerns will persist throughout the day....
Severe Thunderstorms Predicted for Connecticut
Severe Thunderstorms Predicted: Updated Timeline and New Details for Connecticut The National Weather Service forecasts that severe thunderstorms are possible in Connecticut starting Friday after 2 p.m. and lasting until around midnight. Wind gusts could exceed 58 mph in some areas, potentially causing "Scattered power outages". Additionally, damaging hail is possible. Zipcode in 06010 - Bristol CT "There remains a low chance of localized flash flooding in any stronger storms", the...
Season's Biggest Storm to Persist in Colorado
Snow Showdown: Season's Biggest Storm to Persist in Colorado AccuWeather meteorologists warn that what is likely to be the season's biggest storm will blanket an area from downtown Denver southward to Colorado Springs and northward to Boulder, Colorado, with snow piling up through Friday morning. While this is great news for skiers, snowmobilers, and other snow enthusiasts, travel along portions of Interstates 25 and 70 may be severely disrupted. See more:
Research shows that California has underestimated the epic potential of future flooding
Research shows that California has underestimated the epic potential of future flooding. For over a century, the Great Flood of 1862 has been one of California’s worst natural disasters—a megastorm that has served as a benchmark for state emergency planners and officials to prepare for future events. A dreaded repeat of the flood—which killed at least 4,000 people and turned the Central Valley into a 300-mile-long sea—would likely surpass the devastation of a major